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The BJP may be reminded of the 2004 debacle where its “India Shining” campaign failed to help it get a victory, and hence the renewed thrust on the communal agenda. The Opposition may do well not to engage the BJP in the discussion on the temple and concentrate on alternative plans for fixing the economy in its turn. (File Image: DC)

AA Edit | As BJP raises Ram temple, Opp. should focus on jobs

BJP emphasizes Ram temple while claiming economic success; Opposition targets unemployment and economic disparity

11 Apr 2024 12:00 AM

Indian Stock Market Capitalization Surpasses $4.3 Trillion, Exceeding GDP by Over $1 Trillion. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)

AA Edit | Tighten vigil on stock exchanges

The surge in Indian stock market capitalization to over $4.3 trillion raises questions about market integrity and regulatory oversight

10 Apr 2024 12:12 AM

AA Edit | Are govts twisting laws to jail critics before election?

The judiciary expresses apprehensions over the misuse of legal provisions to target political opponents

10 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

AA Edit | Heed SC message on climate

Landmark Supreme Court Ruling: Right to Equality Extended to Include Protection Against Climate Change

09 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

People take part in a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and call for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by the Hamas militant group in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, April 6, 2024. (AP/PTI)

AA Edit | Gaza war: Few options are left for Israel’s Netanyahu

As the Gaza conflict persists, Israeli Prime Minister faces tough choices amid international pressure.

09 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

A police vehicle after it was attacked by villagers during NIA's investigation into the 2022 Bhupatinagar blast case, in Purba Medinipur district, Saturday, April 6, 2024. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Don’t politicise criminal probes

Recent incidents in West Bengal highlight the escalating challenges to non-partisan law enforcement and criminal investigation in India.

08 Apr 2024 12:11 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership has ushered India into a new era of foreign affairs, marked by assertiveness and a departure from historical victim narratives. (PTI File Image)

AA Edit | ‘New India’ faces new set of ‘First World problems’

Under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, India navigates a new era of foreign relations, confronting challenges & reshaping its global image

07 Apr 2024 11:54 PM

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das with Deputy Governors Swaminathan Janakiraman, Michael Debabrata Patra, M. Rajeshwar Rao and T. Rabi Shankar arrives for a press conference after delivering the Monetary Policy Statement, at the RBI headquarters in Mumbai, Friday, April 5, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)

AA Edit | Cautious RBI targets inflation

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%. Focus on inflation control amid growth optimism.

06 Apr 2024 12:04 AM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a press conference for the release of the party's manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections, in New Delhi, Friday, April 5, 2024. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)

AA Edit | Manifestos have vision, but are they deliverable?

Opposition manifestos: A mix of vision & messaging. Focus on social justice, farmer welfare, unemployment

05 Apr 2024 11:59 PM

In this Monday, March 2, 2020, file photo, Vistara Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner during its launch in New Delhi. In a statement on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that in view of the various flight disruptions of Vistara, it has asked the airline to submit daily information and details on the flights that are being cancelled and delayed. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)

AA Edit | Tackle turbulence in aviation

Regulatory scrutiny and impending merger with Air India raise concerns for Vistara's pilots and passengers alike

05 Apr 2024 12:20 AM

Congress candidate Rahul Gandhi with party leaders Priyanka Gandhi and K.C. Venugopal during a road show before filing his nomination papers for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, in Wayanad district, Wednesday, April 3, 2024. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Congress can't be ambivalent on core issues like secularism

Rahul Gandhi's subdued rally in Wayanad underscores the Congress' wavering stance on coalition dynamics and secular principles.

05 Apr 2024 12:13 AM

Defence minister Rajnath Singh. (Image: PTI)

AA Edit | Talk to China, ignore hot air

Despite ongoing tensions and historical antagonism, India's pragmatic stance prioritizes diplomatic and military dialogue

04 Apr 2024 12:00 AM

The Supreme Court of India. (File Image: AP)

AA Edit | Courts can’t allow process of PMLA to be punishment

Supreme Court's decision highlights the need to reevaluate stringent bail conditions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act

04 Apr 2024 12:00 AM

A Srilankan Cost guard patolling boat patrols in the Palk straits in the Lankan water boarders. (AA File Image)

AA Edit | Much ado about a small island

Tamil Nadu Election Stirs Up Controversy Over Katchatheevu Island

02 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

Jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal addresses during I.N.D.I.A. bloc's 'Loktantra Bachao' rally at the Ramlila ground, in New Delhi, Sunday, March 31, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan)

AA Edit | Misuse of agencies makes fair polls bigger challenge

Opposition Unity Amidst Government Crackdown: I.N.D.I.A. Bloc's Call for Fair Play

02 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other NDA leaders during an election campaign rally ahead of Lok Sabha polls, in Meerut, Sunday, March 31, 2024. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma)

AA Edit | From Meerut, PM fires first shot in campaign

Modi's Meerut Manifesto: A Vision for a Developed India

01 Apr 2024 12:55 AM

Activists of Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and Students Federation of India (SFI) during a protest march over unemployment and other issues, in Mumbai, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Weak jobs scene a wakeup call

Despite being the fastest-growing economy, India grapples with a dire unemployment scenario, especially among its youth.

01 Apr 2024 12:49 AM

Indian stock markets celebrate historic growth at the close of FY24, symbolizing robust investor confidence and wealth creation. (PTI File Image)

AA Edit | Markets close in the green

Indian stock markets witness record growth, delivering bumper returns to investors in FY24.

30 Mar 2024 12:05 AM

AA Edit | Why this sudden concern over protecting judiciary?

Lawyers gather to protect judiciary independence amidst accusations of pressure and attacks.

30 Mar 2024 12:03 AM

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal comes out of the Rouse Avenue Court after he was produced by the Enforcement Directorate in the excise policy-linked money laundering case, in New Delhi, Thursday, March 28, 2024. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)

AA Edit | Kejriwal: As world reacts, futile for govt to get irked

India Pushes Back Against Diplomatic Interference in Kejriwal Case

29 Mar 2024 12:02 AM

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